Disadvantaged

Pronunciation: /dɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

Definitions of disadvantaged

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case 'disadvantaged' describes a person or group of people who are in a difficult or unfavorable situation

Example Sentences

A1 Some students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and need extra support in school.

A2 The organization provides assistance to disadvantaged families in the community.

B1 People living in disadvantaged neighborhoods often face challenges accessing healthcare services.

B2 Government policies aim to address the needs of disadvantaged populations through targeted programs.

C1 Research shows that individuals from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds are more likely to experience health disparities.

C2 Efforts to reduce inequality must focus on empowering disadvantaged groups and promoting social justice.

Examples of disadvantaged in a Sentence

formal The government has implemented programs to support disadvantaged communities.

informal We should help out those who are disadvantaged.

slang It's not fair that some people are so disadvantaged.

figurative In the race of life, some start at a disadvantage while others have a head start.

Grammatical Forms of disadvantaged

• past tense: disadvantaged
• plural: disadvantaged
• comparative: more disadvantaged
• superlative: most disadvantaged
• present tense: disadvantage
• future tense: will disadvantage
• perfect tense: have disadvantaged
• continuous tense: is disadvantaging
• singular: disadvantaged
• positive degree: disadvantaged
• infinitive: to disadvantage
• gerund: disadvantaging
• participle: disadvantaged

Origin and Evolution of disadvantaged

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disadvantaged' originated from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the word 'advantaged' which comes from the Latin word 'advantagium' meaning 'benefit'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe those lacking in advantages or benefits, the word 'disadvantaged' has evolved to encompass a broader range of individuals facing challenges or barriers in various aspects of life.